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ROBERT PORTER & SON'S BULL DOG BRAND

GUINNESS' STOUT

PINTS

per case of 8 doren $30.

per dosen

$3.80

SPLITE per case of 12 dozen $32

per dozen $2.75

SOLE AGENTS:-

THE CHINA MAIL.

wise to turn itself to Liberalista. Toryism is dead.

All those stories now BREEDING going the rounds of PEARLS. the Press about pearls that breed, grow, or multiply (on a diet of rice are absolute rot. The fact that names

now,

THE WEEK'S CHAT.

themselves aggrieved, the one admit- ting that it is a club, the other admit-

SATURDAY, MARCH 27,

INSTITUTION OF

ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS.

ANNUAL MEETING.

BILLIARDS.

YVANOVICH WINS AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP.

-At the VRC, last night P. A. The annual meeting of the Institu- Yvanovich beat K. K. Leung (holder)

The

Ever since my pen has been at the ting the necessity for publicity.

In the first case the place, is not run disposal of anyone who appears to

like a club.. have a genuine grievance, I have been

In the second, publicity asked to put many questions, about and knowledge of the work produced various organizations and institutions by the Institute, is only available for of well-known people are connect-m this town. When a sufficient num-those women who can command either

really sporting ar prefers to add subject and have proved to me that the privilege of acquaintance with tion, of Engineefs and Shipsvilders of by 350 points in a game of 1,000 up ed with them proves nothing. The ber have approached me upon one by their personality or their position, verisimilitudinous details of that they have tried to investigate or to members of the council, who may if | Hongkong was held at the rooms of for the amateur billiard championship sort. In Hawaii they believe in obtain redress through every source they feel so disposed, grant you such the Institution. King's Building, last. male and female stones, and the at their disposal, and have failed, I information or such access to their evening.

of the Colony, the game command- Mr. R. M. Dyer, the President,ing the attention of a good number Mayor of Honolulu personally gather up their gossip and their grier books, as they consider fic. Youches for a case in which the ance and offer them the publicity of In article 50 the principle of taking acted as Chairman. The attendance of billiarde enthusiasts. stones in a bridge bred and mul-

this column where they can challenge members into the confidence of the was considerable, and a majority of. The opening stages of the match contradiction. tiplicl till they buckled the bridge | |

council is acknowledged. "The the Committee were present includ-were marked by the inability of the Even these stories are inferior to

One is always glad to hear both council shall adopt such means as they ing Messrs. Frost, Grey, Oswald, champion to get going, his opponent soue in a spiritualistic paper called sides of a grievance, but it is not deem sufficient to bring to the notice Armiston, Cameron, Davidson, Hun on the other hand compiling points Light, recently shown to us. There always easy to get those in authority of shareholders and subscribing mem- ter and Baker) ·

rapidly. Yvanovich put up a break The President opened the new busi- of 34 a few minutes after the start is an epidemic of credulity just condescend to explain the why and bers and visitors all such by-laws.

wherefore of their actions.

amendments and repeals; and all suchess of the meeting with the follow-and. following it by 45 and 23, had During the last six months many by-laws, so long as they shall be in remarks:Gentlemen,The Re-a lead of 97 points over his op- One of our correspon past and present subscribing mem-force, shall be binding upon all share-ports and Accounts having been in posent, the first half hour's play 200 LATE. dents wants public hers, and, indirectly, inmates of the holders, subscribing members and your possession for the past two weeks ending with the board showing

auditorium as & wat Helena May Institute, have asked me visitors of the Institute."

I will with your kind permission take Yvanovich 152, Leung 30. memorial. "Supposing Lloyd George or Clemencean came here Institute. Very few of the members is protected by the saving clause of my part further than saying that as he reached the 200 mark, with the to inquire into the workings of the In all these regulations the council plete and do not call for comment on a certainty for Yvanovich, especially them as read. They are very com-match on the form exhibited seemed we have no hall big enough to hold appear to know anything about the" as they think fit," and there does think we can again congratulate our other still in the Afties. Leung's first all who would desire to hear him." It is now to late for fresh sug-members of sub-commitces.

constitution or rates, even areng not appear to be one legitimate cause selves on another successful year's break of any consequence was 34, gestions. The All-Highest have

This for complaint or one opening for a sub-working. To those of us who have but when he reached his first hundred decided

ignorance is noticeable. It was dif- scribing member or paying boarder to been in the Colony for the past few he was 130 to the bad, and another on the $300,000 plus cult to decide whether this was the be able to agitate for reform. $800,000 stunt.

result of their own indifference or of The earlier messages a conspiracy of silence.

The whole principle, while built institution is a matter of great satis 312-144. The game had then been years the continued prosperity of this unproductive semion sa hina in a still worse position the scores being HOT AIR narrating the indis- From general report 1 gathered that upon wise and cautious regulations is action and the thanks of all members in progress for about 70 minutes. cretions of Admiral it was not customary to hold an annual undermined by being so cleverly are due to the successsive commit Yvanovich made breaks of 30 and 24 Sims were so‘vague as to make; general meeting of subscribing mem. worked that the council, which ap- tees of management who have guided between 200 and 300. After this possible the impression that he was bers or to issue an annual report of points its own members has uncon- its affairs during that time, a by no Leung offcially informed that America the work done. To all intents and trolled control, so,10 speak. would just as seen fight Britain as purposes the Institute appeared to be Ltd Germany To-day's wire makes it glorified boarding school, with Sun

A. wash-out. It was only hot-air day School by-laws. two gallant sailors gossiping. It Anyone who joined was welcome is a pity that Sims ever repeated is provided they were eligible for elec- Forget it.

tion but they were obliged to accept A letter publister existing conditions, with a blind faith elsewhere in this in the controlling powers, and were issue reminda is bound to obey the by-laws without that people dwelling question.

A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

HONGKONG.

TEL. 616.

Powell

Wm.

TELEPHONE 346

THIS WEEK.

SPECIAL SHOW OF

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ALL SIZES

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Inder this head-

RACE PREJUDICE.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Today's dollar is worth 55. d.

The war terminated (officially) on Jan. 10.1

a

us, come to salvation and to a com-

case

n

strongly

exhibition

more

ים.

means easy rask, and one which en-giving There is no court of appeal, it is tailed a great deal of labour and self like his true form. He pulled down Simply a question of take trs or leave sacrifice.

his adverse score by breaks of 43 I well remember, when as a new and 38, playing excellent billiards, so formable home, on our conditions, orer in this Colony, you were kind that after 60 minutes play Yvano- remain in outer darkness.

enough to ask me to respond to the rich's lead had been reduced to 98. The Institute is an inviting home

Engineering and Shipbuild-The players hung tege her for some- to women travellers and women working in Hongkong at your annual time after this, Yvanovich maintain ers; the charges are reasonable; and to memory the words of the most terval the scores read:-

dinner. On that occasion I recalleding a lead of about 100. At the in-

roast of

eminent Colonial Secretary we have had. Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, who at his Reczoria! address to the students

Yvanovich Leung ...

502 391. After the interval Leung quickly

Yranovich Leung ......

1003. 650

I am told that from a house keeping point of view conditions are all that in a glass house should not indulge The council appeared also to have one could wish for. There is no ap in stone throwing. It certainly almost unlimited power to dismiss parent reason why it should not be of Glasgow University took as his text reached the 400 mark and raised his was odd to talk of race prejudice members, or inmates or to modify the ideal home for Christian women the Biblical saying Whatsoever thy score to 432, his best contribution on those lines, in an athletic club. existing and impose new regulations But according to almost unanimous hand Andest to do, do if with thy being 26. Yvanovich's total standing where it is understand that Chinese or rules as they thought fit...

report the inmates feel cramped und applicants for membership are Further complaint stated that rules oppressed by the boarding school at-

might."

at 509. The challenger reached 600 always pilled.

and regulations were supposed to be mosphere and the feeling that though the engineers and shipbuilders of and he made his position still Gentlemen, it appears to me that with his opponent 150 behind, known by instinct and that it was pos- they are sible for some unfortunate resident to women, the management is controlling honourable gentleman's advice be-minutes later he compiled a splendid

grown up.

respectable Hongkong had anticipated the right better by a break of 3. A few be given her conge for unconsciously them and trying to run the place cause one feature of the Colony since 52, which practically made the game transgressing some unwritten law. It according to the ideas of what is right its inception has been the gradual safe as his score was 704, with a lead was stated, in fact, that upon more and proper in the opinion of a certain development of our industries to keep of over 200. The Portuguese player. than one occasion such action had number of women who have known pace with the requirements of this continued to score rapidly, passing been taken resulting in considerable very little of the rough and tumble conflict and the eventual resignation of life, whose circumstances on the on those of our profession who were scores read.

port: It reflects the greatest credit 900 with a break of 53. The final of certain members, as a protest. whole preclude them from understand here before us, and it is up to us who I found it difficult to accept or being the working woman's point of have followed them to see that we do March 26 (yesterday) was neti-lieve these statements-so difficult. view or ideas of life. In any case not fall behind. fied as the date on which the repeal that I asked one or two members of it would be all to the good to allow

At the conclusion of the match of former Volunteer ordinances be- the governing council to give me an of more co-operation between mem-ditions in Hongkong, and other little Evans, Yvanovich receiving the cham. We are all aware that elithatic con- the cups were presented by Capt. came effective.

explanation, for it seemed incredibles of the council, subscribing mem matters, do not lend always to very plonship cup and one for the highest that a chub could exist when members and inmates. Too much power strenuous mental or bodily work, but break in the tournament (76). Mr. or the election of the council. bers had no say in the government is not good for anyone, and immunity may I venture to again quote another S. Gray received the runner up cup

from criticism leads to self righteous great man, Lord Kelvin, who took for and Mr. Leung a consolation cup. The reply was that the Institute was conceit. That again leads to an abuse over fifty years as the subject of an a Limited Liability Company with a of power. The ideal control for such opening address to his students, The certain number of shareholders who an Institution, if it is absolutely necessuperiority of Mind over Matter," and formed the council and had complete sary to have a committee, would be request you to keep the idea of that control. According to their articles to have that commince elected by all lecture prominently before you. You The China Mail. that the war which began in 1914 the March Bogey Pool was won by

of association their affairs were pri- members and inmates, Most certain will then doubtless overcome all your is practically over and that there is Mr. B. Marshall, I down. 18 cards obliged to publish a statement of ac- the committes.

vare. Therefore they were netly, inmates should be represented on daily worries, promptly forget that Club against the R. E. at Happy The following will represent the now to all intents and purposeз were taken out

they ever existed, and success will Valley on Wednesday next 31st in- peace on." Fun-hating in its more

counts or a yearly report. Filled If it is impossible, as is most likely reward your efforts. intense forms and Hun-baiting.

with curiosity I sent my name in for the case, to alter the system of run-

stant, bully off at 5.15 p.m.-J. P. India with an area of 1,900,000 election feeling that as a member I ning the present institution it seems siderable expansions in all directions V. G. Smyth, E. J. R. Mitchell, B. C. The past few years have seen con- Joues, M. L. Railton, C. C. Hickling, which, even from 1914 to 1919 square miles and a population of should have the right to know all a pity that some enterprising soul does this Colony and I trust that the Hale, R. A. Brand, E. L. Sim, A. K. were principally conned to saper-315,000,000 patriots of doubtful nationality and worth of trade. Malaya with an notification of election reached me and Club for working wemen or women this. institution is sufficient evidence Evans.

£298,000,000 about the Club I had joined. My not start an independent Residential energy and undiminished vitality of Mackenzie, J. V. Braga, and B. D. unmilitary age in Fleet Street, are area of 53,960 square miles and a to my surprise was not accompanied travelling alone, where the only re- that the engineers and shipbuilders to-day the proud monopoly of Mr. population of 2,500,000 Horatio Bottomley and Mr. Robert £163,306,000 worth of trade.

shows by a copy of the constitution or rules strictions put upon their coming and are determined not to fall out of line. Sievier, for even the profiteering

and regulations of the club, so I im going should be similar to those con- With these lew words and before £100 he donated to" St. Dunstan's manufacturer is too busy dodging

mediately wrote and asked for one... trolling a man's club.

I do not of formally proposing the adoption of the Home, as has been the practice of the excess petits tax to do mere

An officer of the council courteously course, assert that the discontent and Reports and Accounts 1 shall be glad the Institution in the past. Mr. H. than jest stille an oily grin over the

sent me her copy entitled "Memoran complaints are justified, or that the to answer to the best of my ability A Smythe wished to contribute Colonies which are so disinterest-

dum and Articles of Association of, alteged atmosphere OF unchristian any questions members may like to £10 additional, to the same charity, edly excluding his competitors and are now being sedulously schooled

HUMPHREYS.-At Montclair Hos- pital, New York, on 18th inst., Mrs. V. G. Humphreys.

"TRITE JUSTICE, PUBLIC SERVICE.

BONGKONG, SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1920.

AN

ADVERSARIA.

How much the char- acter of a newspaper ANECDOTE depends upon The personality of the man conducting it is strikingly illustrated by the arrival of the latest numbers of the Straits Echo, which has been a nightmare of a newspaper for many months. Now Mr. Welham is lack, the Echo-has resumed its place as thest scholarly, literary, and siges public organ in the Stmits. There are many evidences that its editor, after his illness and successful operation is now in topping forin

PROFITABLE ing the Streita Echo the "Hongkong Volunteer Defence The Gazette announces that PATRIOTISM. prints this well

Corps" is now lawfully formed, and constructed parato be designated by that style. gram: Judging from the trend of recent legislation quite a number

of people in this country do not The Hon. Secretary of the Royal realise or have never been informed Hongkong Golf Club advises us that

a

shows

OUR BELATED MAIL.

Mr. Pollock

to endure high prices indefinitely what Government was

LIFE's

LITTLE

each.

"

HOCKEY.

The Helena May Institute for intolerance and distrust exists; but ask me. Woman." drawn up by a well known there is very little doubt that many

making a total donation of £110. It was moved, seconded and having asked firm of local solicitors.

women leel that much as they need carried that the Reports and Aced to serve on the Committee during The following members were elect in order that he may continue to ensure the more regular delivery of book was not generally issued to sub would rather par up with great incon

doing to

A covering note explained that this a safe and comfortable shelter, they counts be adopted as read. enjoy a preference in their markets.mails, via Suez, the following answer scribing members, but as 1 appeared venience and uncongenial surround- ensuing year was announced as the Bannerman, Paterson and Stokes

the year: Mesars. Budge, Hunter, The election of officers for the McCubbin, Russell, Armiston, Paton, ***I wish to goodness,

appeared in the Gazette:

"The inconvenience cannot be sure in lending me her copy.

to be interested, she had much plea ings in cheap rooms, than give up next business of the Meeting. Mr. said the Mail a sub remedied by any action of this. So far as I can make out, in my stitute of its kind in Hongkong

their liberty by entering the only In Dyer nominated Mr. Neave for silver was given to Mr. Baker, reti- A beautiful tea set of English 'that people

who Government as it is due to the ignorance of legal matters, there is

President, and in introducing him ring Hon. Secretary, and Mrs. Baker.. When passing through New York,

WORRIES. don't know what a abnormal shipping conditions at the no opening for fault Bading in these that is going on in the town I should old member of the Institution, and had acted 'aa Hon. Secretary for In view of the talk and discussion remarked that Mr. Neave was a very Mr. Frost remarked that Mr. Baker be picked up front a Republican

* proffer" is would present time. The Postal Authorities politician a story which, though will write proferred, with one fmails by the quickest rogie available ning to end, they are based upon a or information from anyone interested

cease using the verb form. They in London endeavour to send the articles, excepting that from begin- welcome any public correspondence One of the most experienced about 4-1/2 years, and had carried slightly improper, is too good to

and best qualified engineers out his duties, as the members' all be left out. The story was evident. Prefer and preferred have one and the recent exceptional delays in retrogressive and wrong principle. in the control or merely in the gen that if Mr. Neave was elected, he He did not think any member la Hongkong. He said further knew, with greatest tact and ability. ly invented as a hut at the supposed have two" The poor fellow de- due to the delay and diversion of ever capable, however honest should stitute. Proffer and proffered should the delivery of certain mails were

A small number of women, how-eral utility of the Helena May In-hoped he would receive the same could say that Mr. Baker had ambition of the Hoovers to get in the White House. It tells how serves our pity. Bad writing, bad vessels of the Ocean Steamship Com- not be allowed to control the interests

support which had been extended to dealt harably with him, and said Mr. Houver was being shown over spelling, and infamous punetustion pany for purposes which were not of a large number without let or hin- week. In spite of the small houses

Social life has been pretty gay, this himself during his Presidential term. that Mr. Baker had performed yeo-. White House by afrs. Wilson. are spoiling his temper.

known to the Postal Authorities at drance.

The nomination of Mr. Neave as man service during his long term Modern welfare work is at the Theatre Royal, quite a number President was seconded by Mr.in office and he could not be expected The two entered the great bedroom.

the time when the mails were put founded on the basic idea of co-opera of dinner and theatre parties have Hunter and carried unanimously. "Ah," said Mrs. Hoover, looking CONSTITUTIONAL waiting for Con- on board.

tion and co-adjument.

to serve any longer, giving time to longingly at the great bed, "I

It has now been arranged that all

been made up for the short season.

In extending his thanks for the the Club that he could just as well stitional REFORM.. wonder when I shall sleep there."

The only excuse for the existing Re-mails will be despatched by the Inform of control would be, it it was a glorious-an occasional grey and loggy to work hard in order to meet with of the Club under Mr. Baker, and The weather has on the whole been Neave remarked that he would have Frost alluded to the financial success honour conferred upon him, Mr. devote to his home and family. Mr. Said Mrs. Wilson: "You should be no harm in considering quietly service via Marseilles, Borbay and school run by a small company of day but meetly interludes of brilliant the same success as his predecessor stated that when Mr. Baker entered

form, there can dian mail, that is by the weekly money making boarding House .or not believe all the storfes you hear how we can best manage without Negapatam and it is hoped that this shareholders who filled their establish- about my husband, Mrs. Hoover." it. A change of tone and bearing arrangement will prove more satis ment on their own terms or not at all. Mails have been coming in fairly exceedingly successful.

in office, as the last year had been office they had a credit balance of Possibly the facts in official wircles needs no amend factory." OUR MONEY. in the following ing ordinance, but only de bon cou

$47, while to-day they had something Messrs. R. Hunter and B. L Frost like $14,000, largely due to the efforts HOW SPENT. could be presented loir servir, and a recognition of the

were nominated for Vice Presidents of Messre. Baker and Stalker. Mr. in a different light. undeniable fact that the war ha

In nominating them Mr. Dyer said Baker had performed his duties with- We mentally make that proviso in made one difference that is as big

that these gentlemen had been the out a grudge. Applause.) the case of everything we write and as real as an unwritten law

backbore of the Club and by electing Mr. Dyer, in making the presexia- We tell it as it was told to us, and

them the members were honouring tion to Mr Baker said that the retir

war.

While

We are

mem-

HOUSING PROBLEM.

OUR GOVERNMENT MOVES,

·

sunshine....

This Institute however is not an regularly, helping one to feel more; ordinary boarding house and it is dis-in touch with the home folk, and aim tinctly stated in the articles of asso-gether people seem to be facing the ciation in section (a) of article 3 that hot weather in a sufficiently optimistic one of the objects is: "To provide Frame of mind.

can be. The old pose of buredcrouy

for the religious, moral and general Members are reminded that the the Institution. The election of ing Hon. Secretary had really pulled as it is going the rounds. Police that is is omniscient and paternal

welfare of the women and girls of the first monthly meeting of the Art Club these two officers was effected, un- the lostirution out of the fire, and constable Kenneally, who has just and finally authoritative now only

Colony of Hongkong." (b) To curry is to take place at Mrs. Rail Taviour's animously. Both gentlemen returned trusted that Mr. and Mrs. Baker gone Home, went hence to the raises laughter or frowns, acord-

on the business of club proprietors by residence, Kenlis." The Peak on thanks for the honours shown them. would long be spared to make use of At the time he was demo-ing to the temperament of the ob- money to persons proposing to build and subscribers the means of social Anyone who is interested will be year were Mr. P. T. Farrell, Hon.

The Government is willing to lend providing for the use of its members. Monday, 29th. Tes will be served. bilized, he had only a few server. The unofficial "

The other Officers elected for the the silver tea service, months of bis contract to com- ber is no longer. to be tolerated,

residences.

intercourse, mutual plete. That is too vague to have on sufferance, or snubbed ac should be addressed to the Colonial rational recreation and the other ad- bers, and some pretty useful work is Librarian.

helpfulness, cordially welcomed. There are, 1 be-Secretary, Mr."

Mr. Baker replied that he had been Applications for such advances mental and more improvement; and lieve, quite a number of new mem. Treasurer, and Mr. Frost, Hon. presentation was to be made, and was Brown, Hon. caught napping, had no idea that this point. We believe his contract cording to circumstances. It is Treasurer. really should have extended to the openly recognized in much bigger

Tantages of a club."

not prepared to make a speed. He end of May next. However, he places than Hangkong that uno Tratman, Pollock, Lau Chu-pak, and I and has apparently been ignored art circles. Ms. Britten will show us just now, but that he would do his had prospered whilst he was in office TheGovernor hasappointed Messrs. Another Interesting regulation which is hooing that our new scoutstion to stated he had many irons in the fire prouder still that the Institution to be shown on Monday, Fvervoe In returning thanks Mr. Frost said he was proud of the gift and announced that he did not intend cial opinion should carry more Holyoak "to form a committee for during the last few years is: (m)"To some local sketches. to stay in the Force after his con-eight than official. Red tape and the purpose of advising the Govern adopt such means of making known

best with the library in arranging for and that bis policies met with the tract expired. Notwithstanding domineering ways will hasten the ment regarding the advance of money the work produced by the Institute,

both technical and fiction sections. that, they brought him out, and changes that threaten, so that from public funds to persons propos

approval of the members. On be Messra Lowe, Bingham and half of himself and Mrs. Baker be now already they have sent him from a Bolshevistic point of viewing to build houses for residential

Matthews were re-elected Auditors, at expressed his heartiest thanks. back. Was it worth it, to pay they should not be deprecated. To purposes."

the 'remuferation of $350 per passage both ways, for such a short prevent its public turning to Radi-

Mr. Reid called upon the membere The quotation is from today

annum, e sirao?

calism, the old rezime sauld Government Gazette.

is may deem expedient and in parti- cular advertising in the Press, by circulars, etc., etc."

Two of the above regulations prove. the right of the members to consider

THE GOSSIP.

Two new Launches are being bull

for the WALLA WALLA Best. "Phone No. 3516,

to give Mfr. Dyer a vote or thanks, vas moved seconded and which was done unanimously, and carried after a short debate, that the meeting closed.

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